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About Kolhapur

Kolhapur

A princely state before Independence, Kolhapur is today one of the fastest growing cities in Maharashtra. According to Hindu mythology, Kolhapur came into being after the demon Kolhasura was killed by goddess Mahalakshmi. In order to honor the demon’s dying wish, subsequently Kolhapur evolved. The place is well-known for its foundry units which yield exports as well as film festivals that are hosted annually. Kolhapur is quite famous for Kolhapuri chappals (hand-crafted buffalo leather slippers), culinary spices, Kolhapuri jewels and tobacco. Engineering, art and medical colleges make Kolhapur the pride of Maharashtra.

Language The official language of Kolhapur is Marathi. The other languages spoken here are Hindi and English.

Events in KolhapurThe important event of Kolhapur is Kolhapur Rankala Mahotsava held in January-March.

Places to See in Kolhapur There are several places of tourist attraction in Kolhapur. Some of the places include Rankala Lake (4.3 km), New Palace Museum & Zoo (4.5 km), Shalini Palace (4.7 km), Siddhagiri Museum (11.8 km) and Panhala Fort (23.7 km).

How to Get There

Air:The closest airport to this place is Kolhapur Airport at Ujalaiwadi which is approximately 9 km away.

Rail:Chattrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus is the closest railway station and is about 1.9 km away.

Bus:From Kolhapur travelers can reach places such as Pune, Bengaluru, Goa, Mumbai and other major cities. Some of the bus operators that offer good, reliable services include VRL Travels and Neeta Travels. Get your tickets from online bus ticket booking sites like Ticketgoose.com and travel tension free.

About Karkala

Karkala

A town packed with history and pilgrim places are a perfect brief description for Karkala which is located in the state of Karnataka in Udipi district. Karkala is primarily a calm town and it is best known for its Jain Basadis and of course the giant statue of Bahubali. This town was settled in the year 1912 and since then it has developed as a major place of attraction for the people across the nation.

Places to StayKarkala offers a reasonable choice when it comes to finding a good and budget hotel. The tourists can choose from a bunch of options that are favorably located and offer good service.Hotel Prakash Boarding & Lodging (Tariff 550-1450) very close to the bus standSuhag Hotel (Tariff 500-1100) near bus standKings Court Hotel (Tariff 400-900) near bus stand

EventsPeople in Karkala celebrate each festival with equal joy and some of the notable events include Ganesh Chaturthi and Onam festival. Mahamastakabhisheka is also one of the notable events held in Karkala.

LanguageKonkani, Tulu and Kannada happen to the officially spoken languages in Karkala and Hindi and Egnlish too are spoken by some.

Places to VisitMany historical and religious landmarks can be visited while in Karkala, Chaturmukha Basadi is one of them, it happens to be one of the most renowned Jain monuments in India. Statue of Bahubali and Hiriangadi are some of the other noteworthy places

How to Get There

Air:Mangalore is the closest airport and is at a distance of 70 kilometers from Karkala.

Rail:The nearest station from Karkala happens to be Indrali which is located in Udipi and this station is connected to all major points.

Bus:All the buses that run from Bangalore and Mangalore pass through Karkala which means that this town is very well connected via the road. Booking a bus ticket has never been easier as you can book through your mobile as well.